GOLDEN OLDIE Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Does anyone think Sheffield is a good place to grow old in? and why or why not!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat88 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I really like Sheffield, not sure I want to grow old here though - was thinking more like in the heart of the peak district! A lot of people seem to like retiring to coastal areas... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipspice Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 depends where abouts in Sheffield you live. i live on abbeydale road and the pollution is surely shortening my life span! I didnt have any allergies until I moved here. I'm sure there are nicer areas but it's affording to live there. If private landlords didnt charge such ridiculous admin fees on top of the bond and months rent up front, i'd have moved long ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stressconsul Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 The area bordering Sheffield in the North and Derby in the south comes 10th in a survey of the best places to retire: http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/2012/jul/27/top-10-places-to-retire All good if you live in South Sheffield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerbyTup Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 The area bordering Sheffield in the North and Derby in the south comes 10th in a survey of the best places to retire: http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/2012/jul/27/top-10-places-to-retire All good if you live in South Sheffield. out of 10? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna B Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Only problem with Sheffield is the hills. They create some beautiful views to look at, but are hell to walk up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerbyTup Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Right then... here's my 2 penneth... A 'good place to grow old in' is surely one where you can have easy access to the kind of things you need when you are old. One of the most important considerations for all of us is going to be healthcare. Sheffield has well-respected hospitals, some of the best in the country. That's quite reassuring. It's also good to have people around that you can call on for help and support. That might be family, but you may not be so lucky. So living in and around others, where there is a sense of belonging and community, is quite important as you get older. At least, I think it is. I have an elderly family member who lives out in deepest darkest Derbyshire. He has a farmhouse with 18 acres of land. There are no near neighbours. The nearest one is about quarter of a mile away. The view from his window is delightful. Field upon field, hill upon hill, of grazing sheep and woodland. Access to the house is by a rough and very steep country lane - which needs a 4x4 to navigate it. The nearest shops are about 4 miles away, in Buxton. Buxton has no A&E services at the hospital. I think this is a disastrous scenario for anyone growing old. By the same token I think that these folks who retire "to the seaside" or some other remote place where they have no friends and where there is little in terms of infrastructure are making a poor choice. But, there are many areas of Sheffield I would not want to "grow old" in - or even be young in. At least in Sheffield, you've got most of the things that you may need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnvqsos Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 The prevailing mindset in Sheffield is very backward looking which must suit the old.The hills may be a handicap for walkers but hey are an asset for the fit.The presence of hospitals is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geared Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 The hills are a great thing, brilliant exercise if you have to walk up one to get home. Old people need to stay fit like the rest of us. The tram is great for getting around as well, the buses link into it quite well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 The easy access to the city centre by car and public transport make life easier for those growing old in Sheffield. Plus, only having to put the bins out fortnightly is a major boon as you older. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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